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L164 UTL

1994 Fiat Cinquecento

Black Petrol 899cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

28,783 mi
Last recorded28,783 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Fiat Cinquecento63,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL164 UTL
MakeFiat
ModelCinquecento
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine899cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 28,783 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 28,746 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear where the axle bolts to the body. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 28,728 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From the centre joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Hole in the rear axle. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 28,728 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From the centre joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Hole in the rear axle. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 28,592 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 28,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 28,421 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill backing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill backing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 26,062 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside rear inner sill slightly corroded

offside front brake grabbing slightly

Pass 10 May 2019 21,713 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

both rear inner sills slightly corroded but mot within a prescribed area

both rear tyres showing signs of age

offside front tyre showing signs of age

Fail 10 May 2019 21,693 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

both rear inner sills slightly corroded but mot within a prescribed area

both rear tyres showing signs of age

offside front tyre showing signs of age

Pass 17 May 2018 17,118 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 16,541 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 16,207 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 15,715 miles

n/side rear brake binding

Pass 17 Feb 2014 14,927 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 14,300 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 13,677 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 13,423 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 13,316 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 11,922 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 11,079 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 11,079 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 May 2006 10,337 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Cinquecento?

Based on 197,390 MOT tests across 33,116 vehicles.

62.6%
Pass Rate
3,093
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
33,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 23,095
parking brake recording little or no effort 14,321
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 11,533
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10,676
brake recording little or no effort 10,260
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L164 UTL is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento in Black with a 899cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1994 Fiat Cinquecento models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 63,804 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Cinquecento fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 23,095 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L164 UTL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Cinquecento typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 32 years old, this Fiat Cinquecento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L164 UTL registered?

L164 UTL is a 1994 Fiat Cinquecento, first registered on 30 June 1994.

Is L164 UTL safe to buy?

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